Garden State Comic Fest Moves to The Richard Codey Arena for Exciting 2025 Event

West Orange, NJ – June 28, 2025 – Garden State Comic Fest, New Jersey’s premier celebration of comics, cosplay, and pop culture, announced its move to a new home at The Richard Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ. The event will take place June 28-29, 2025, promising two days packed with interactive experiences for fans of all ages.

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This year marks the first time Garden State Comic Fest will be hosted at the spacious Codey Arena, and promises a more impressive lineup of celebrity guests, creators, and vendors. 

Fans will have the rare opportunity to meet stars such as Maitland Ward (White Chicks, Boy Meets World) making her first east coast convention appearance, Anne Dudek (White Chicks, House), Sean Kanan (Cobra Kai), James Saito (TMNT), Kevin Clash (Sesame Street), Steve Whitmire (Muppets), and WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter. A special highlight includes Maitland Ward and Anne Dudek reuniting for a special Wilson Sisters White Chicks photo op, their first in over 15 years.

Comic book lovers will be delighted to meet legendary creators like Jim Starlin, the mind behind Marvel’s Thanos, along with Mark Bagley, Walter and Louise Simonson, Tom Cook, Don McGregor and many more. Attendees can explore two exhibitor halls filled with collectibles, comics, graphic novels, toys, apparel, and unique memorabilia—catering to every pop culture passion, from vintage finds to the latest releases.

“We’re excited to bring Garden State Comic Fest to The Richard Codey Arena,” said Dave O’Hare, owner of Garden State Comic Fest. “This new venue allows us to expand the experience and welcome even more fans, creators, and celebrities. It’s a great place for the community to come together and celebrate everything we love about comics and pop culture.”

Tickets are now available at GardenStateComicFest.com, with options for single-day or weekend passes. VIP tickets offer exclusive perks, so fans are encouraged to secure theirs early. 

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